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Marathon Runners (Classes)

In Marathon, Runner Shells are playable characters with various playstyles, traits and abilities. Choosing a Runner can drastically change the way you approach the game. Currently, there are 7 Runners available.

Below you will find a list of characters, as well as breakdown of their playstyles, abilities and traits. New Runners will be added in future seasons, the first known addition comes in Season 2.

Updated on Mar 10 2026

Runner Shells

DestroyerLocus
VandalGlitch
ReconBlackbird
AssassinVoid
TriageAux
ThiefIcon
RookPrototype Shell

How to Choose Your Runner (Cheat Sheet)

Not sure which Runner to play?

Here are our quick rankings based on different playstyle aspects:

Beginner-friendly

If you're just learning the fundamentals and want to keep things simpler...

  1. Destroyer, Rook
  2. Triage, Assassin, Recon
  3. Thief
  4. Vandal

Offensive ability (guns blazing playstyle)

If you're looking to go on the offensive and hunt for PvP...

  1. Vandal, Destroyer
  2. Assassin
  3. Thief, Recon,Triage
  4. Rook

Stealthy/non-combative (rat playstyle)

If you want to play stealthy and/or avoid combat...

  1. Assassin
  2. Thief, Rook
  3. Triage, Recon
  4. Vandal, Destroyer

High Mobility

If you like having freedom of movement and mechanical outplays...

  1. Vandal
  2. Destroyer
  3. Thief
  4. Assassin
  5. Triage, Recon, Rook

Team Utility

If you like to be the glue for your team and provide supportive value...

  1. Triage, Recon
  2. Destroyer, Thief
  3. Vandal, Assassin
  4. Rook

Runner Builds

Discover the best builds for each Runner Shell, loadout value and quest.

Runner Tier Lists

Learn which Runner Shells are the best for Solo and Team play.

Loadout Planner

Select shells, weapons, core, implants and share it with others.